Top German business leader recalls his days working with Trump: 'His administration was extremely receptive'

A taxi driver, Kiflay Abera, was fatigued after working 30 hours over two days and failed to observe the necessary stand-down period before driving again. While reversing to park, he struck a sign that fell onto pedestrian Jason McEwan, resulting in McEwan's death in June last year on New North Rd in Mt Albert. Want More Context? 🔎

A drone will be deployed to locate Natalia Nagovitsina, a 47-year-old Russian climber stranded at nearly 23,000 ft on Pobeda Peak in Kyrgyzstan after fracturing her leg on August 12. Extreme weather has complicated rescue efforts, leading to the death of Italian climber Luca Sinigaglia during a rescue attempt, while search leader Dmitry Grekov expresses doubts about her survival. Want More Context? 🔎

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus has declared that the country can no longer support the 1.5 million Rohingya refugees and called for a roadmap for their voluntary return to Myanmar. At a conference marking eight years since their mass expulsion, he urged international accountability for Myanmar's actions, highlighted the need for increased aid, and emphasized the urgency of ensuring the refugees' safety and dignity during repatriation. Want More Context? 🔎

Juliana GragnaniEditor, BBC Global Disinformation UnitMaria KorenyukBBC Global Disinformation UnitBBCListen to Juliana read this articleJavier Gallardo likes to start his morning watching a classical music programme on television - it is part of his routine, and puts him in the right mood for the day before going to work driving trucks.But one Monday in June, he turned on the television and, instead of music, the screen was filled with images of a warzone. A news...

Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis resulted in at least 20 deaths, including five journalists, prompting condemnation from media organizations like Al Jazeera and the Associated Press. The Israeli military stated it conducted a strike in the area, expressing regret for any civilian harm, while concerns about targeting journalists amidst ongoing conflict continue to rise, with around 200 journalists reported killed since the war began. Want More Context? 🔎

France has summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner after he criticized the country for insufficient action against antisemitism in a letter to President Macron, which France deemed "unacceptable" and a violation of international law. This incident underscores growing tensions between the U.S. and Europe, particularly as France plans to recognize a Palestinian state amid rising antisemitic acts fueled by the Israel-Hamas conflict. Want More Context? 🔎